Tricresyl Phosphate Production From Cresol

This report entails the detailed cost evaluation of tricresyl phosphate production from cresol. The preparation process of tricresyl phosphate is initiated by processing cresylic acid, which is also known as tar acid, that yields cresol. The cresol obtained from cresylic acid, is then treated with phosphorous oxychloride and purified to result in the production of tricresyl phosphate as the final product.

Major Producers of Tricresyl Phosphate

• Tina Organics (P) Ltd. 
• CDH Fine Chemical
• TCI Chemicals

Feedstock for Tricresyl Phosphate

Tricresyl phosphate is a chemical compound prepared by using cresol and phosphorous oxychloride as its major feedstock. The procurement of tricresyl phosphate is primarily dependent upon some factors, including the availability of its raw materials (including acrylic acid, coke, etc., for cresol production), along with extraction and processing cost of coal tar (for acrylic acid, which is used to produce cresol), and logistics, etc. Additionally, factors such as the variations in its production cost and market prices, as well as the stability in its supply chain and transportation activities also play a major role in determining its procurement worldwide. Moreover, factors including the demand observed for tricresyl phosphate (in plastic, rubber, and chemical industries) and economic and governmental policies altogether govern its procurement.

The project economic analysis provided in the report discusses a Germany-based plant:

• Manufacturing Process
  • Process Flow
  • Material Flow
  • Material Balance
• Raw Material and Product's Specifications
  • Raw Material Consumption
  • Product and Co-Product Generation
  • Capital Investment
• Land and Site Cost
  • Offsites/Civil Works
  • Equipment Cost
  • Auxiliary Equipment Cost
  • Contingency
  • Engineering and Consulting Charges
  • Working Capital
• Variable Cost
  • Raw Material
  • Utilities
• Fixed Cost
  • Labor Requirement & Wages
  • Overhead Expenses
  • Maintenance Charges
• Financing Costs
  • Interest on Working Capital
  • Interest on Loans
• Depreciation Charges
• General Sales and Admin Costs
• Production Cost Summary